Part-Time Senior HR Manager

LR Legal Recruitment; London; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 70,000; Part time

Job summary

A growing law firm in London's West End is looking for a Part-Time Senior HR Manager to spearhead HR initiatives. This strategic role requires significant experience in HR leadership, particularly in a legal environment. The candidate will provide essential support for talent retention, employee engagement, and change management, making a key impact on the firm's culture. If you're eager to lead and innovate in HR, apply now.

Qualifications

• 7+ years in HR leadership, ideally in a law firm.
• CIPD Level 5 qualification is essential.
• Deep knowledge of UK employment law required.

Responsibilities

• Develop HR strategy aligned with business objectives.
• Manage complex employee relations issues.
• Oversee full employee lifecycle from recruitment to leavers.

Skills

Leadership

Employee Relations

Change Management

Learning & Development

HR Strategy Development

Education

CIPD Level 5

Tools

HR Systems and Data Tools

Job description

This range is provided by LR Legal Recruitment. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more.

Base pay range

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Location: West End, London (with regular rotation across several offices)

Working Pattern: 3 days per week, with in-office presence required on all working days

Growing law firm in London’s West End, seeking a Part-Time Senior HR Manager to lead our HR function and help drive a high-performance, people-first culture across the business.

This is a strategic and hands-on role that offers the opportunity to shape and deliver an ambitious people agenda. You’ll work in close partnership with senior leadership and partners to ensure our HR practices support business growth, talent retention, and employee engagement.

Key Responsibilities

As a senior member of the team, you’ll take ownership of a broad range of responsibilities including:

• Strategic HR Leadership – Developing and aligning HR strategy with business objectives
• Employee Relations – Providing expert guidance and managing complex ER issues
• HR Operations – Overseeing the full employee lifecycle, from recruitment through to leavers
• Talent & Performance Management – Driving recruitment, performance reviews, and progression planning
• Change Management – Supporting business growth and organisational change initiatives
• Learning & Development – Designing impactful learning programmes for legal and non-legal staff
• HR Data & Insights – Reporting on HR metrics to inform decision-making
• Employee Engagement – Enhancing the employee experience and promoting inclusion and wellbeing
• Policy & Advice – Advising managers and employees on HR policy, procedures, and compliance
• Office & Business Support – Collaborating on broader office and operational needs

Key Skills & Experience

• Experience: 7+ years in HR leadership, ideally within a law firm or professional services environment
• Qualifications: CIPD Level 5 or above (essential)
• Expertise:
• Deep knowledge of UK employment law and HR best practices
• Insight into the dynamics of a partnership or legal business model
• Technology:
• Proficient with HR systems and data tools
• Comfortable introducing and implementing tech-enabled HR solutions
• Leadership:
• Proven ability to inspire, lead change, and build strong relationships across all levels

This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced and commercially minded HR professional who wants to make a lasting impact within a respected and forward-thinking legal firm. If you're ready to lead, innovate, and elevate the people experience—we’d love to hear from you.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Part-time

Job function

• Job function

  Human Resources

• Industries

  Staffing and Recruiting, Legal Services, and Professional Services

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